Resource management plan bureau of land management. Structure of the eastern flank of the central coast range, oregon, by robert d. Can we design an effective interpretative talk on geology for the oregon coast. Psc craftsmen would install the new, properly sized set. Oregons coast mountain range is a mixture of ancient volcanoes and folded rock that were. Marys peak highest spot in the coast range, marys peaks wildflowerdotted summit meadows command views from the ocean to the cascades. Mary s peak, near corvallis, is the highest point in the coast range at 4,097 feet. What ive been trying to do is lead hikes with the marys peak group in the cascades, he says. However, although there have been a few intraplate earthquakes beneath the coast range and willamette valley, there is one notable event. The mines building, under construction at that time in the cluster of buildings on lower right, would house geology until 1940. Graduate student handbook 20112012 oregon state university. Summitpost is a collaborative content community focused on climbing, mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor activities. And indeed marys peak is one of western oregons special places, serving as the predominant. Sorry if the editing seems a little weird, just getting used to it.
Title, geology of the marys peak and alsea quadrangles, oregon. A snow gate blocks the upper part of the road above conners camp from late november through march. Follow highway 34 through corvallis to philomath then travel 10 miles west on highway 34 to marys peak road on the north side of the highway. A brief summary of oregon coast range geology, geomorphology. From 1947 to 1949, he was a graduate teaching assistant. Available well records of oil and gas exploration inoregon, rev. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Future changes in water supply are likely to vary across catchments due to a river basins sensitiv. Jun 06, 20 saturday, im doing another willamette valley geology workshop for the oregon master naturalist program, and yesterday bob lillie and i went over the schedule, outlines of presentations, and scouted out the marys peak geology field trip well be doing to top the whole thing off. At the end of world war ii, al resumed studies at the university of oregon, where he earned a b. The causes of channel incision vary but are primarily the result of changes to the downstream base level e.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Kentucky falls extravaganza saltate, meander, and plummet. Jun 22, 2015 whether you enjoy hiking there are many trails, wildflowers, geology, picnicking or just a sitting and soaking in the view on the summit, marys peak will provide a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your sense of place in oregon. Both federal and state laws permit oregon state university staff to release directory information to the general public without the students consent. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until november. University, and the oregon departmentof geology and mineral industries, seeing the need for base stations in oregon for both their own work and thatofotherscominginto the area, have cooperated in establishing a series of 23 gravity base stations at secondary airports in central and southern oregon see figure 1. Media in category marys peak oregon the following 32 files are in this category, out of 32 total. Tectonic geomorphology, university of oregon spanning 200 miles along the pacific, the oregon coast range is defined by a 3040 mile wide swath of moderately high mountains. Wild in the willamette edited by lorraine anderson with abby phillips metzger hiking oregon s geology by ellen morris bishop corvallis trails by margie c.
Geology of the marys peak and alsea quadrangles, oregon. Calendar geological society of the oregon country gsoc. Lillie draws on his experience as a geology professor, graphic illustrator and park ranger to tell the geological story of marys peak and its connections to oregon s natural and cultural history. Supplement to the marys river watershed preliminary analysis. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. In contrast, officials recorded a low flow for portland of a mere 4,200 cfs on july 10, 1978. Marys peak radio station is located within the siuslaw national forest on the summit of marys peak. Closer to home, hes also, appropriately, a big fan of marys peak. Marys peak scenic botanical special interest area plan.
The area is managed by the siuslaw national forest, and a. Marys peak corvallis, oregon oregon state university downtown beanery campus beanery e. Four different trails ascend this mountain, ranging from easy paths to long, hard climbs. Oregon department of geology \3nd mineral industries dogami v to aid in production of an intensity map. The accretion wedge is formed by material too buoyant to. The area is about five miles long east and west by four miles north and south. His graduate thesis was a petrographic study of marys peak, oregon coast range. Saturday, im doing another willamette valley geology workshop for the oregon master naturalist program, and yesterday bob lillie and i went over the schedule, outlines of presentations, and scouted out the marys peak geology field trip well be doing to top the whole thing off. Lillie draws on his experience as a geology professor, graphic illustrator and park ranger to tell the geological story of marys peak and its connections to oregons natural and cultural history. As a result, marys peak, at 4,097 feet, is the highest peak in the coast range orr, et al.
Correlation to the geomagnetic polarity time scale and implications for a longlived yellowstone. Instrumentation of a tied back wall on marys peak road, with l. Ellen morris bishop is the author of numerous books on geology and the outdoors, including hiking oregon s geology. Sullivan a guide to trails in the corvallis area by phillip r. Osu scientists have long studied the flora, fauna, weather and geology of the mountain, taking advantage of its proximity and rarity. Mary s peak plants by marys peak group of oregon sierra club. The distinctive humpbacked mountain on osus western horizon has the silhouette of a crouching mouse. State of oregon oregon department of geology and mineral. It shows up as marys peak on an 1855 survey map but later loses the apostrophe in its official name.
Wear weather appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes and bring lunch and water. Hiking oregon s geology, by ellen morris bishop corvallis trails, by margie c. Ian madin, dogami senior scientist and earthquake hazard geologist will discuss three recently discovered fault systems. Drive up marys peak for a picnic and hike to the top for an excellent view of the valley. Ore bin oregon geology magazine journal oregon department.
Closer to home, hes also, appropriately, a big fan of. Created by an andesitic lava flow approximately seven million years ago and shaped by erosion, they now stand about 800 feet 240 m above the surrounding rogue valley. Bibliography of theses on oregon geology, 1959, schlicker. Marys peak scenic botanical area native plant society of oregon.
Resource management plan resource management plan planning area he entire planning area analyzed in the final environmental impact statement for the revision of the resource management plans of the western oregon bureau of land management october 2008 includes all lands private, local, state, and federal in western oregon. I like showing people new areas where they havent been before. Oregon coast range including the tualatin river, chehalem, luckiamute, marys river and others. This site is built by its members, and we welcome you to contribute. The geology of marys peak creates the environment for the. Marys peak summit hike hiking in portland, oregon and. From interstate 5 take the highway 34 exit to corvallis. Natural history information for lincoln county, oregon. Marys peak north ridge hike hiking in portland, oregon. Sediment pathways in the oregon coast range saturday, 27 april 20 led by josh roering, jill marshall, kristin sweeney, unviersity of oregon notes.
Geologic field trip guides oregon department of geology. Willamette valley and the oregon coast, the summit of marys peak contains a large grassbald. Civil, construction, and environmental engineering o r e g o n s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y college of engineering schroeder, w. Hydrologic sensitivity to climate and land use changes in. I know my oregon central coast range geology pretty well, and there. Participants will drive to corvallis and carpool for the daytrip up to the top. Pdf geologic history of siletzia, a large igneous province.
Slopes and drainage basins are consistently steep through the range, approaching 50 in many localities. University, and the oregon departmentof geology and mineral industries, seeing the need for base stations in oregon for both their own work and thatofotherscominginto the area, have cooperated in establishing a series of 23 gravity base stations at secondary airports in central and southern. Upper table rock and lower table rock are two prominent volcanic plateaus located just north of the rogue river in jackson county, oregon, u. Siltstones and sandstones, which are mapped as tyee formation on the state of oregon 1. State of oregon department of geology and mineral industries 1069 state office bldg. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Openfile report o0814, preliminary geologic maps of the. Created by an andesitic lava flow approximately seven million years ago and shaped by erosion, they now stand.
The mountain on oregon states horizon by ann kinkley its hard to miss. Mt hood, the white branch of the mckenzie, and the john day fault. Graduate student handbook, 2010 2011 oregon state university. Oregon state university, 19671970 associate professor, oregon state university, 19701977. Past field trips geological society of the oregon country. The range averages 1,500 feet in elevation and has a maximum elevation of 4,097 feet at mary s peak. Bureau of land management salem district marys peak resource area october, 1995. Marys peak basalt lava flows manufactured in ocean realm about 55 million years ago e. The willamette basin is bounded on the west by the relatively low coast range, with mary s peak, at 4,097 feet, its highest point. A brief history of geology at oregon state university, 192014. Mary s peak is the highest point of the oregon coast range having an elevation of 4,097 feet. The alsea river system is one of the most productive anadromous fisheries in oregon.
The peak river flow during the floods of late january 1996 was estimated at about 460,000 cfs at portland. View to the west from marys peak summit the pacific ocean on the horizon. A brief history of geology at oregon state university. It is also the highest point in benton county, and ranks eleventh in the state for prominence. Marys peak for a picnic and hike to the top for an excellent.
Her present dog, meesha, is a certified animal assisted therapy dog, providing canine companionship to. Dogs have accompanied her on virtually all the hikes she took preparing hiking oregons geology and doing geology field work. A tale of beauty and the beast bob lillie professor of geology certified interpretive trainer oregon state university oregon coast region of the oregon master naturalist program unit 9. Marys peak north ridge hike hiking in portland, oregon and. Guide to the geology of the upper clackamas and north santiam rivers area, northern oregon cascade range, by p. Hydrologic sensitivity to climate and land use changes in the santiam river basin, oregon1 cristina mateus, desiree d. Psc craftsmen would remove the failing and existing vrla communication batteries and failed charger.
Bureau of land management salem district marys peak. Marys peak formerly mary s peak and sometimes still spelled this way is a mountain in benton county, oregon, united states, just southwest of philomath. The class culminates in a field trip to marys peak where students have the opportunity to extend and enhance understanding and appreciation of. The geological society of the oregon country invites you to its 84th annual banquet. Geology of the oregon coast cape perpetua scenic area, oregon february 26, 2011 marine gardens, newport, oregon. At 4,097 feet marys peak towers over other mountains in the oregon coast range. Civil, construction, and environmental engineering o r e g o n s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y college of engineering. Join president sheila alfsen on a trip to the tallest point in oregons coast range.
Ellen morris bishop is the author of numerous books on geology and the outdoors, including hiking oregons geology. Oregon department of geology and mineral industries openfile report o0814 iii preliminary geologic maps of the corvallis, wren, and marys peak 7. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are continuing critical water monitoring activities to. Geologic history of siletzia, a large igneous province in the oregon and washington coast range.
However, many of the anadromous salmonid fish stocks have declined. Birth date professor emeritus january 3, 1939 degrees b. Together, these geologic phenomena created the landscapes and soils that help define the biotic. Hydrologic sensitivity to climate and land use changes in the. Jefferson stands at 10,495 feet and is the highest point in the cascades. Bureau of land management salem district marys peak resource.
Dogs have accompanied her on virtually all the hikes she took preparing hiking oregon s geology and doing geology field work. Whether you enjoy hiking there are many trails, wildflowers, geology, picnicking or just a sitting and soaking in the view on the summit, marys peak will provide a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your sense of place in oregon. Plants on mary s peak which is just east of lincoln county in benton county may be representative of those on some high elevation peaks in lincoln county, though mary s peak is taller. In this class, we cover a variety of topics including geologic and deep time, rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, weather and climate, and astronomy, among others. O6g while an instrument located in a gallery within the dam. Ive posted various bits of stops up marys peak in the past, but never really. From marys peak, a long ridge called vineyard mountain macdonald state for est trends northeast past town. Notice the usgs water resources mission area s priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. We will explore the rocks and geologic processes that made oregons island in the sky. The mountain on oregon states horizon by ann kinkley. The corvallis watershed is located on the eastern slope of the peak and includes both the rock creek and griffith creek drainages.